Does this skill require specific templates?

The skill comes with built-in templates for various governance tiers but allows for significant customization during the interactive setup process.

How does this skill improve AI-human collaboration?

By creating a shared set of rules and a strategic roadmap, it provides the AI assistant with the necessary context to make technical decisions that align with the human developer's vision.

Can I use this on an existing codebase?

Yes, the skill includes a discovery phase that detects your current project structure and helps you categorize existing features into the new roadmap.

Where are the governance files stored?

All generated files, including the constitution, roadmap, and templates, are stored within a hidden .wrangler/ directory in your project root.

What is a project constitution in this context?

A project constitution is a document stored in .wrangler/CONSTITUTION.md that defines the immutable design principles, core values, and decision-making framework for the project.

Project Governance Initializer

Name: Project Governance Initializer
Author: samjhecht

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Collaboration Tools

Initializes a comprehensive three-tier governance framework to align AI assistants and human developers on design principles, strategy, and execution.

The Project Governance Initializer is a foundational skill for Claude Code that automates the setup of a robust organizational structure within any repository. It guides the user through a multi-phase process to create a Project Constitution for immutable principles, a multi-phase strategic Roadmap, and a tactical Next Steps tracker. By establishing these guardrails in the .wrangler directory and providing standardized templates for issues and specifications, it ensures that AI-driven development remains consistent, high-quality, and perfectly aligned with the project's long-term mission and architectural standards.

Key Features

01Interactive discovery process to define project mission and current stage

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03Automated creation of CONSTITUTION.md, ROADMAP.md, and execution trackers

04Seamless integration with CLAUDE.md for persistent AI context and rules

05Brainstorming framework to convert core values into actionable design principles

06Standardized templates for project specifications and issue tracking

Use Cases

01Establishing high-level architectural guardrails for a brand-new software project

02Onboarding an AI assistant to an existing codebase while ensuring consistency with legacy patterns

03Formalizing a project's strategic roadmap and tactical execution metrics within a Git-based workflow

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add samjhecht/wrangler initialize-governance

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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